A source briefed on discussions Friday evening said that the Boston Celtics are close to a deal with free agent power forward David West, who has been with the New Orleans Hornets since being drafted in 2003.
West, 31, was expected to be one of the top free agents in this year's class, but he is coming off of a torn ACL suffered late last season in a game against Utah. West has diligently rehabbed his injury in North Carolina last summer, but teams have been slow to make significant offers to him.
A two-time All-Star, West has averaged 16.4 points and 7.3 rebounds in his eight NBA seasons. If healthy, West would be a boon whether starting or coming off the bench for the Celtics.

Ainge, known for his blockbuster moves, nearly pulled off another one last night when he reportedly came close to signing pricey free agent David West. It was unclear whether he attempted to use restricted free agent Jeff Green in a sign-and-trade to make the deal for West possible.

“They’re out of that race, but they did try,” said a league source.

Boston Herald is the only place reporting deal is dead. They usually don't know shit, so take this with a grain of salt until confirmed by more sources.

Free-agent forward David West is nearing an agreement to join the Boston Celtics on a three-year deal that will pay him between $27 million and $29 million, league sources told Yahoo! Sports.

The Celtics are working to complete a sign-and-trade deal with the New Orleans Hornets, and are expected to include center Jermaine O’Neal and guard Sasha Pavlovic. The Hornets are believed to have a third team willing to take O’Neal, the veteran center.

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If we can get him, I'd be thrilled. Our low post will be so much better than last year (if all stay healthy knock on wood). Not to mention the offense we've piled up with these players. I'm pretty thrilled with the moves so far and have to say, signing West would be icing on the Cake for me! Go Celtics!

This is a great move, but my only concern is where does he fit on the roster? I find it hard to believe a player like west would take being a reserve for a long period of time well, and theres no way kg comes off the bench. Undersized starting center?

^ it happens will Boston fans we hate Danny then he pulls it off. We have wilcox who plays the 5 and Bass is best as a stretch 5 believe it or not one more big body and we put it all together west could come off the best in the shortened season and get starter minutes to help kg. Any way JO pulls a Big Z and gets waive just to come back?

David West come on D.A i mean he was good before the injury, now he's slaw.. Doc should be in his ear telling him 2 part with anyone who isnt D Big 4 and get SuperMan out of Orlando. Starting lineup (Howard-C, K.G-PF, Pierce-SF, Allen-SG, Rondo-PG) BAWWLLIN

how do you know what West looks like after the injury? Guy hasn't even played yet.

Plus, how do you know he's not setting it up for that. Bass is a potentially one year deal, Green on a one year deal, KG on a one year deal, Ray Allen on a one year deal.... you see what i'm saying. There will be cap space this year.

before you jumo into any conclusion and start celebrating David West is sick but we dont know how healthy he is, and another factor WHAT YOU should be looking at is why are we looking into West, he did played for NOLA, and Chris Paul is still there, they did played together and were fond of each other. SO IF ANYTHING I be worry of what exactly is going through Danny Ainges Mind Stop celebrating for a moment and actually think

DANNY still crazy always getting players the are ready to retire west 31 how many seasons he got left? Why not go after real young talent am going to tell you why cause he dont have real money to pay young talent the can hold the frenchaise and be able to build around them. That means he is smoking all the profit and now he has to look for players the wants to play for less money, the best move he ever made was getting RAY ALLEN, KG. and that was cause at the time he was not smoking if he really wants another ring he is gonna have to think big and outside the box

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